Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65 Women only

Whole-Body Vibration Training in Women With Obesity With and Without Type 2 Diabetes

Official title: Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Ankle Muscle Activation and Functional Performance in Adults With Obesity With and Without Type 2 Diabetes

Run by Pamukkale University · NCT07924436 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether eight weeks of supervised whole-body vibration training changes ankle muscle activity and walking performance in women with obesity, comparing those with and without type 2 diabetes.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorPamukkale University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Denizli)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 9, 2026
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2027
Study endsJanuary 31, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07924436 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Women aged 18–65 with BMI ≥30 kg/m², with or without type 2 diabetes, who can participate safely in supervised vibration training.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with certain medical exclusions or intolerance to vibration training may not benefit and could experience no improvement.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Women with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, will undergo an eight-week, twice-weekly whole-body vibration training program guided by a physiotherapist. Muscle activity around the ankle will be measured during walking and balance tasks using wireless surface electromyography, before and after the training. The study aims to see if diabetes status influences neuromuscular responses and functional outcomes from the vibration intervention. Assessments include walking tests, balance tasks, and muscle activation of the tibialis anterior, soleus, and medial gastrocnemius. The trial is conducted at Pamukkale University and uses a standardized protocol to monitor safety and progress.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved ankle muscle activation and functional performance during walking and balance tasks.

How similar studies have gone: Prior research in related populations suggests neuromuscular responses can change with whole-body vibration, though results vary by condition and protocol; this study builds on that by including diabetes status.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Female.
* Aged 18 to 65 years.
* Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m².
* Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
* For Group 1: Presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
* For Group 2: Absence of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, or neurological conditions that prevent participation in physical activity.
* Congenital musculoskeletal deformities.
* Cognitive impairment that prevents effective communication.
* Presence of osteoporosis or osteopenia.

Where it's running

  • Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
    Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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